September 2011 - Issue #15

NORTHWEST LEAF Sept. 2011 Issue #15

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The Guru of Ganja

ed rosenthal on legalization, the industry & his new books

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SEATTLE HEMPFEST (P.8)

COLUMBIA CITY HOLISTIC (P.24) THE GURU OF GANJA (P.18)

Across three beautiful days, Seattle Hempfest saw nearly a quarter-million people protesting (like Jody Emery ^) and participating in the world’s largest decriminalization protestival.

This South Seattle access point is a great option for patients who want a warm and welcoming experience. Get a glimpse at how the tightknit staff are seeing success thanks to their know-how and care for patients. Our review and analysis on page 16.

LOCAL NEWS...............6 SEATTLE HEMPFEST......8 NW MEDICAL CUP.......14 PATIENT PROFILE........15 ED ROSENTHAL..........18 COLUMBIA CITY.........24 REVIEWED.................28 DR. ROSE..................31 Cover photo by Daniel Berman/NWLEAF 4

REVIEWED (P.28)

Wes Abney takes a look at new devices and products hitting the market, letting you, the patient, know what’s good in an industry crowded with maybes -- our review pages are a must-view for the next thing you just gotta have.

bUMBERSHOOT (P.12) The music and arts festival was well-attended.

Were you there? Well no worries if you weren’t!

We’ve got lots of photos!

Ed Rosenthal, cannabis growing legend, sits down with us to talk about his career, his new growing books and the legalization movement underway across the U.S. What he has to say will surprise you.

The Doctor Is In (P.31) Longtime Northwest Leaf contributor Dr. Rose discusses how various ingestion methods will affect patients differently.

Someand His info will help you make the best choice!

Corrections: The most popular strains part of the Sativas vs. Indicas article in August was reversed, linking sativa strains with indicas, due to last-minute design changes.

Our article entitled Mr. Keif Box omitted information on the glass blower of the included piece in the box. His name is D-Lowe, from Tacoma. We regret the errors.

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Forget Takeout...

Self-regulate for success?

Seattle collective gardens hope new guidelines will keep industry & community happy

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to openly allow medical marijuana dispensaries -- in a move that national advocates say put it in the same category as San Francisco and Oakland.

In mid-July, the Seattle City Council formally regulated medical marijuana operations, essentially allowing them so long as they complied with all relevant city codes. Namely, that meant having business licenses, and following collective gardening guidelines, but the City took a hands-off approach beyond that.

“The City of Seattle believes that the medical use of cannabis should be conducted in a safe and fair manner for the health, safety and welfare of the community. City Attorney Peter Holmes and City Councilmembers acknowledge the federal prohibition of marijuana, but plan to respond to

the changes in state law in a responsible manner to minimize impacts to patients, providers, and the health, safety, and welfare of the community,” the City wrote in a press release.”

Across Seattle, more than 70 storefront dispensaries serve around 100,000 patients, though no formal registries exist to give exact figures. That’s small pot-atoes compared to Colorado which has 730 licensed dispensers and more than 1,000 licensed growers, according to The Seattle Times. The proliferation of medical marijuana in King County is a cause for concern for some -- but not who you would think.

Defense attorney Aaron Pelley is working with the Americans for Safe Access group to encourage dispensaries managers to self-police and enforce a host of rough “guidelines.” The result, ASA says, is intended to protect the rights of dispensaries to operate as well as assuage the concerns of the surrounding

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One best practices guide suggests dispensaries have non-profit status, comply with state labor laws & pay minimum wage.

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community. One such “Best Practices” guideline was to stay at least 500 feet from schools, which was suggested by the U.S. Attorney for Washington State, Jenny Durkan. Food safety concerns have compelled some in the medical marijuana industry to tighten up shop as well. According to The Seattle Times, “A group calling itself the Association of Medical Marijuana Producers and Processors is hoping to open a members-only commercial kitchen this fall, where cannabis food producers can work in safe, sterile conditions.” Seattle City Council is on the right track by giving some semblance of protection. But those in power in King County still have concerns: Prosecutor Dan Satterberg remains peeved by flashy, sexualized advertising. Another concern? Proper terminology. Pelley said that he wants to make sure dispensary owners are using the terms donations, patients and medicine -- never buying or selling anything. “I don’t want to see air quotes in a video,” Pelley said, “When I go to defend you in court.”

This month, non-profit Co-Op Green Ambrosia will begin delivering medical marijuana to home-bound patients in Seattle.

“Patients have been really excited by this. It’s giving them the medication that they need when they need it,” said the founder, Dante Jones. The only requirement for delivery is an authorized doctor’s recommendation printed on tamper-resistant paper and a valid Washington State ID. Jones said his business is about getting patients without other options the medicine they need.

Gov. Chris Gregoire gave cities in Washington the right to regulate medical marijuana. Seattle decided to license and tax medical marijuana gardens as co-ops.

Stealing Is Wrong Seattle Police recorded the Aug. arrest of a man on suspicion of stealing the family dog in retribution for an alleged heist of his marijuana the previous month. “These people owe me money. That is why I am taking this,” the alleged burglar said to concerned neighbors. The alleged burglar is listed as the victim of theft of $650 of his medical marijuana from Alki Beach after he said he planned to share the medicine with someone, only to have him run off with it instead.

This is an evolving process for us. The city will continue to add regulations and is looking at all issues regarding medical marijuana.

-Office of Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, who backed the city’s historic marijuana ordinance in July 2011.

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Seattle Hempfest

A look back at the 20th anniversary of the world’s largest decriminalization protestival

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he SWEET smell of Cannabis FREEDOM was a constant throughout the weekend of Seattle Hempfest’s sunsoaked 20th anniversary. More than 250,000 activists of every age took over Myrtle Edwards Park on the glorious Seattle waterfront over a record three days. That’s a day longer than in years past — giving organizers the opportunity to bring in even more great speakers.

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Jody Emery (wife of Mark) were just some to deliver passionate pleas for change to our nation’s stifling, corrupted drug laws.

“Prohibition as a strategy has not worked and the War on Drugs has not worked,” said Mayor McGinn, adding that Seattle is setting the national dialogue. “We want to protect the rights of legitimate medical marijuana users to safe access to medicine,” he said. “That’s not happening in every city, but it’s happening in ours.”

To see Hempfest prosper is a source of pride for Exec. Director Vivian McPeak. “It feels surreal to be here, 20 years later, after all the work and sacrifice and challenges, and to have this beautiful day and vision of freedom,” McPeak said in an interview with Cannabis Cure TV. “It’s humbling. It’s a great reward for all our hard work.”

Getting to the root of the matter, McPeak added, “No one deserves to go to prison for pot, no one has ever died from pot in 5,000 years -- we are fixing a problem that doesn’t exist with prohibition and in the process creating a catastrophic problem.”

On the Main Stage, Congressman Kucinich (below) wrapped a sprawling 9-minute speech covering everything from decriminalization to gay marriage and getting our troops home, with a call for action that compared the struggles of medical marijuana proponents to Gandhi, Women’s Suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement.

He peered down frequently at his cellphone notes, but the crowd was eating it up his message of involved political activism as a basis for real change in the world. “[Involved people] go to the streets.

They marched. They sang We Shall Overcome. We

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gather here today in a common determination for change. And that can be a powerful catalyst,” the staid Congressman noted.

The Kottonmouth Kings rocked the mainstage that first day, playing to a packed crowd as the sun shone bright and sailboats drifted by. They owned the stage.

It’s an incredible experience to see so many people caring about the medical marijuana movement in one place. While some were content to play hookie, more signed petitions, supported local vendors and got involved with the movement. They are what Seattle Hempfest is all about.

A fundraiser V.I.P party at the Hemposium tent rounded out the first day. Patrons paid $200 for access to the exclusive event, hearing musicians from Heart, Pearl Jam and more as they bid in a silent auction for an array of donated pieces and growing accessories. Outside, vendors gave away Hemp beer, and MOMS Medibles had a medicated chocolate fountain with donut holes, cake bites and pretzels nearby for do-it-yourself medible making!

It was a great way to wrap up a long day, mostly spent walking.

This year’s event was bigger than ever. With crowds jamming the nearly mile-long pathways, it could take more than a half hour to reach one end from the other.

The increased space allowed for vendors from across the country to reach the masses. Crowds were in a buying mood. Many festivalgoers stopped to grab huge bongs towering skyward, jerseys for the Seattle Marijuaners or a hemp bracelet that unspiralled to reveal a small bowl piece.

There was of course, epic people watching: Like the hippy teen who brought a cat to Hempfest. Yes, a kitten, inventively named “Weedy.” He appeared tired, like the marching throngs of the crowd -- who, after spending three days baking, in the sun and otherwise, were a bit sleepy too.

But their passion for change and righting our illogical drug laws wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Let’s hope that’s true of Seattle Hempfest. Here’s to 20 more years of helping get us the rights we deserve.

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Bumbershoot The annual Seattle music and arts festival returned with a lineup short on big headliners and long on local talent.

But regardless of who takes the numerous stages, people young and old have a great time hearing new music and rediscovering their favorites of years past. Reflect and celebrate this amazing event in our own backyard with some of our favorite photos from talented local photographer David Lichterman.

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ABOVE: March Fourth Marching Band RIGHT: Trombone Shorty hits the beat LOWER: Little Dragon sings her heart out

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Honestly feels like a dream. Worked over half my life to get to that point, and to get THAT type of love...So proud of our city.

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left, below, to fans after his Key Arena concert.

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By Wes Abney // Photo by Daniel Berman

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hat a person puts on their shirt speaks volumes to what they value in life, whether it’s a Nascar logo or one for your alma mater. But one young patient wasn’t willing to get her shirts off a shelf. That’s why Marie Rae Correa started her own line of clothing: Kushed Out Fashions.

“I’ve always wanted to present cannabis in a tasteful way,” said the 25-year-old potpreneuer, a native of San Fernando, CA. “So much of cannabis clothing is just the leaf and there’s a stigma associated with it. I wanted to break away from that with something unique.”

She has traveled all over the West Coast cannabis scene, hitting events like Seattle Hempfest this year and the Hempcon tour across California and Colorado. At each event, she strives to push her homemade products -- all featuring artistic representations of the plant we know and love -- into the limelight. “I draw cannabis the way I see it,” she explains with obvious care.

“It’s such a beautiful plant during the growing process and I try to capture that through my drawings,” she said.

For someone without any classic or formal artistic training, Marie has built her company entirely from her own ambition and natural talent. “I never went to school to be an artist, in fact I never was really interested in art growing up,” she said. “It wasn’t until I took the time to draw cannabis that the desire to do this appeared.”

The entire process is done by Marie, from the sketching on down to the silkscreen process.

She makes a transparency of each drawing, transfers it onto a silkscreen, and then adds the colors herself. This process is unique because the transparencies are true to the original hand drawing, unlike some graphic companies that modify drawings in design programs like Photoshop.

“Everything is handmade, by me, and completely customizable.

My main goal is happy customers who want to wear my clothing.”

Her product line includes dresses, bags, shirts, booty shorts and even dispensary uniforms. Most are available for either gender.

Marie also created a line of handmade jewelry she dubbed Pretty Stoney, featuring necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

“I add a personal touch to everything I make. It’s what I do,” she offered. Marie lives in Colorado but her products are available nationwide through her website. In the future, she hopes to expand her company and start a 420 Nurses branch in Colorado.

She’ll be back next year for Seattle Hempfest, which she called a great introduction to Northwest style.

“I loved Washington, loved Hempfest and can’t wait to be back next year!” We can’t wait either.

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ow! This piece valued at $1,000 was created by Portal for Best Piece of Glass to recognize the 20th anniversary of Seattle Hempfest, and was included in a silent auction fundraiser.

The device, almost 18 inches tall, bears commemorative marks on the mouthpiece (see lower-right). The bubbler has a great weight and holds perfectly in your hand thanks to the well-designed space right beneath that curve at the top. The dynamic blue swirls contrast with the orange bits for a piece that is worthy of bearing the name of the world’s largest decriminalization protestival!

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The Guru of Ganja Although marijuana may not be addictive, growing it is. This is far and away my favorite quote

by Ed Rosenthal. It sums up his life’s purpose in one simple sentence. Because, if there is anyone in the world truly addicted to growing marijuana, it’s Ed. He’s a world-renowned cultivation expert, author of more than a dozen books, and activist for the overall legalization of Cannabis. He was a columnist for High Times throughout the 80’s and 90’s. He continues to pen a growing advice column for West Coast Cannabis.

His book, the Marijuana Grower’s Handbook, is considered the best resource for new and experienced growers available. He is the Guru of Ganja.

Ed is also the executive director of Green Aid, an organization dedicated to helping people, patients or not, for being wrongly prosecuted for Cannabis related offenses. Their mission statement is “To legislate the will of the people where it matters most- in the courts.”

It’s a mission close to his heart.

You see, Ed himself was victim to an extended legal battle over his right to cultivate cannabis. He continues to fight for patients across the country.

A keynote speaker for Seattle Hempfest, Ed also appeared at a book signing at Seattle Cross in Capital Hill. The Leaf got the opportunity to sit down with him after the signing and get his thoughts on a range of pressing issues to our community. Enjoy!

Ed Rosenthal poses with one of his favorite things: a clone!

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Interview by Wes Abney Photo by Daniel Berman

L: I’m sure that you get this a lot, but how did you first discover marijuana?

Ed- I was 21 years old, and it really wasn’t a big deal. This was back in the 70’s when it wasn’t well known within society. It wasn’t such a social stigma.

L: When did things really start going?

Ed- I had a background in horticulture so it came naturally. The big step was being deputized in 99’ by the City of Oakland, where I grew for three years before the city took my license and prosecuted me unjustly.

L: Did the raid and drawn-out legal battle affect your outlook?

Ed- It didn’t change my views, it reaffirmed them. My judge was a medical terrorist - and the abuses happen in case after case. Although people were surprised, I wasn’t. It was like living in a dream time.

L: Since the case ended, you’ve become the exec. Dir. for Green Aid. Describe the organization.

Ed- We take specific cases that have a high profile that could change the paradigm locally and nationally about marijuana. There are clear-cut cases where either the judge or federal government don’t allow a medical defense and these are the ones we take. Cases with legs.

L: Tell me about Eddy Lepp.

Ed- Eddy is a sad case. He really believed in justice being served and that his work would be rewarded rather than punished. He thought the system would work, find him free of charges.

Now, a lot of people have forgotten about what he did -- giving away thousands of pounds to people in need.

L: So people can help his case through Green Aid? Ed- Yes. He would love to hear from people, and through the site you can donate to his commissary fund or send him books from Amazon. There’s a lot that people can do to help.

Ed with the Seattle Cross staff following his book signing for local patients.

L: What do you think about the medical marijuana movement?

Ed- It’s inevitable that people will start to see this as medicine.

One of the big challenges with medical marijuana is that people don’t question pharmaceuticals, for whatever reason, but they question MMJ. Even if the uses for Cannabis are the same as for the prescription drugs.

L: Did you enjoy Hempfest and the Washington medical scene?

Ed- This is our 11th year here and we’ve developed a lot of friends, both vendors and speakers. The expos in California aren’t the same as Seattle Hempfest. Here, it’s based on freedom of expression, and it brings together the spirit of the peace movement.

L: Do you see legalization in this state’s future?

Ed- You had an ironclad initiative from the very beginning. It’s been shown that we can’t depend on politicians, so it has to come from within. The first thing I’d do is take the regulation away from law enforcement and the government and give it to the department of health. Keep the police out, and it will keep innocent people from prison.

L: On a lighter note, can you tell us about your new books?

Ed- “Sex Pot” and “Happy Buds” will both be coming out this September. Happy Buds is going to be a cool resource. It looks at lifestyle occasions and recommends different strains for different occasions.

L: Cool. So I can use the book as a guide? That’s awesome.

Ed- Or for a night in on the couch, watching a movie. It’s all covered in the book.

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Ed talks legalizing

It’s been shown that we can’t depend on politicians, so it must come from within.

The first thing I’d do is take the regulation away from law enforcement and give it to the Dept. of health.

L: For those who are curious, including me, what’s your favorite strain?

Ed- J-27, a strain that is clone only and can trace it’s genetics to a single mother plant. It has anti-depressive qualities and is very energetic.

L: Well Ed, thanks for your time, and I’ll be looking forward to your new books!

Ed- Thanks, and happy gardening!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ED ROSENTHAL CHECK OUT MJGROWERS.COM AND GREEN-AID.COM

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Experience the Lounge

The Northwest Medical Cup, hosted at the G.A.M.E. Lounge, is an important step forward for medical marijuana patients. Now, patients have a place to gather together, medicate and discuss the industry, as well as be surrounded by people with similar values about this burgeoning community’s future.

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orthwest Leaf and the G.A.M.E. Collectives hosted the Northwest Medical Cup Saturday, Sept.

3rd at the G.A.M.E. Lounge in White Center. The event was a fun time for all, and the environment had a lot to do with it.

Patients from across the state found free food, medicated with like-minded members of their community and received 5 grams of super potent medicine, as well as the chance to win a goodie bag chock full of tasty medibles.

These kinds of events are very important for reminding patients that they have more options than just their own homes. Sometimes it can seem like we are all in this alone -- but cannabis lounges are relaxing, informal and fun experiences. It’s all about bringing medical marijuana out from the shadows of our neighborhoods.

The G.A.M.E. Lounge at 9801 16th Ave S.W. is open 7 days a week, and late into the night, making it a great resource for patients who want to medicate without the sketchiness of public places, or even just around non-patients.

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This massive joint nearly has 10 grams of rolled-up inside

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Aaron & Graham test all of their medicine for the patient’s benefit

The Holistic Way How amid the hustle & bustle of South Seattle, a tight-knit staff is finding success by doing things the right way. By Wes Abney // Photos by Daniel Berman

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What happens when you combine a well traveled and classically trained French chef with an innovative growing expert on the cutting edge of medical marijuana?

Well, as it turns out, one great access point for patients.

Owners Aaron and Graham are Seattle natives, went to Garfield High School together, and now, have melded their creative energy to create a truly unique storefront.

“We put a ton of time and thought into building this location,”

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explained Graham. “We’re both “All our medicine is grown artists, and everything you see in the organically and inspected for store, decoration-wise, was created quality control. This includes by us. Aaron did the metalwork and strains we don’t personally I created the paintings. Together we produce- we won’t take meds unless we can inspect the garden designed this shop.”

Much like their store, almost and growing environment,” every product available was made Aaron said. “Then, to guarantee the best possible or grown by the two. Columbia City information for From medibles to Holistic Health patients, we test every cannapills, soaps to 5262 Rainier Ave. S. ice cream, everything Seattle, WA 98118 strain for THC content and the full spectrum of has the pair’s personal (206) 725-1040 cannabinoids.” touch. But of course, Hours: 9A-9P M-Sun Patients are free to it all starts with their Columbiacityholistic.com browse the shops’ strain quality of meds.

book, a thick bound folder of comprehensive information on everything available. Aaron and Graham said they are happy to walk a patient through their medicine options. This is definitely valuable information.

Deciding which strain is best for a specific ailment, as well as building a higher standard for access points across the state, is clearly their mission.

“As a community of collectives, we need to incorporate testing - we need to create our own regulations and

standards,” Graham said. “Who wants the government or police involved in our regulations?

We need to set the example ourselves,” he said emphatically.

In addition to testing their smokables, they also test their BHO and Coconut Oil. Those oils are used in the cooking of all their

farmers markets. The strawberries in the ice cream photographed at right is from a few miles away. Their ice cream has a delicate honey oil taste that’s gone as quickly as it hits your tongue, followed by a justsweet-enough berry flavor. They also offer their homemade and hand bottled bottled soda, a variety of baked goods, and When we get a new patient BHO gummies that that’s never smoked before, pack some punch.

The pair also make a we start them on very of vegan, glycerin low dose pills or gummies, line soaps designed to and slowly build their improve topical skin tolerance to a higher level. conditions like eczema and psoriasis. “People medibles. By testing them, and are finally realizing that topicals are scientifically measuring the amount an amazing medicine,” Aaron said. that is used per medible, they’re able “This kind of relief isn’t folklore.” to give accurate dosage information Their products have the potential to patients, they said. to push medibles to a new standard “One service we offer patients and enhance the legitimacy of is personalized treatment plans,” medical marijuana, as well as help explained Graham. “When we get patients realize their bevy of solid a new patient that’s never smoked non-smoking options. before, we start them on extremely “Our extracts have a super high low dose pills or gummies, and cannabinoid levels, which is what slowly build their tolerance to a really work for pain management,” higher level. By regulating their Aaron said. “We’ve had incredible intake, we avoid new patients response from doctors about the overmedicating and having a CBD levels in our oils, soaps, and negative experience.” pills because they’re at levels many The medibles are also extremely have never seen before.” tasty — unsurprising considering After just a few months, this Graham’s chef background. They dynamic duo are already creating a said all of their ingredients are better future for medical marijuana. organic and are locally sourced from And that’s no joke.

Columbia’s homemade strawberry ice cream is tastily medicated but offers no harsh or herby flavor

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There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than an ice cold soda, especially when it’s medicated. But where to find a soda that both medicates and refreshes? Look no further than the T.H.C. Treats line of sodas available at the ECC Seattle and other access points. With tantalizing flavors like Orange, Peaches-N-Creme or Strawberry-N-Creme, the flavors are a great throwback to old school soda flavors. They’re also potent, with a nice body buzz delivered within a half hour of consumption.

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Hmmm, next time you got a craving for Chinese food and a desire to medicate, try this delicious medicated fried rice made with Canna Oil -It’s just like a potent version of your favorite restaurant dish. This fried rice is a great meal alternative and option for people who are trying to avoid the typical, high calorie dessert medibles. Available in both beef and chicken, this is definitely takeout worth trying out.

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How you medicate can leave you happy for a while -- or not.

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Your choice to make Different ingestion methods will have unique effects on body & mind

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here are many choices when it comes to considering the most effective delivery route of cannabis for medical patients.

Consuming Cannabis through ingestion (orally or eating) makes a lot of sense to reduce long-term harm vs. smoking of the medicine.

Absorbing the active compounds of Cannabis through the intestines (instead of the lungs) gives some sufferers of chronic ailments more relief, or a different kind of relief, than simply smoking or vaporizing it.

When Cannabis is used in this way, there is very little negative impact on your body’s health.

Smoking is the oldest and most common method of Cannabis delivery. It provides rapid onset of action. This results in the ability of the patient to carefully titrate

their drug intake and regulate the desired effects. However, smoking is unsuitable for longterm use because it results in the delivery of the active compounds contaminated with combustion products. Cannabis smoke has irritating, noxious effects on the lungs and respiratory system with long-term use having possible deleterious effects.

Vaporization can reduce harm associated with smoking of the plant material, while effectively

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delivering the medicinal effects.

For some conditions, smoking or vaporizing may be more appropriate, as when the effect needed is urgent, like with nausea -- when consumption of anything orally may be undesired. Inhaled, a maximum blood plasma concentration is achieved within minutes, psychotropic effects start within seconds to a few minutes, reaching a maximum after 15-30 minutes, and tapering off within 2-3 hours. In other words, effects are quicker acting and shorter lived.

Many new patients who have not had a history of self medicating with Cannabis, and no recreational use history may have never smoked anything and may find inhalation therapy challenging. For these reasons and others it is wise to use ingestible therapies when using Cannabis as medicine.

Ingestible therapies come in many flavors.

Eating cannabis raw will not deliver the therapeutic benefits and may actually make you feel quite ill. The active components must first be heat activated and then extracted into fats, oils or alcohol before ingesting. These extractions are then used to produce a never ending variety of medicated products, such as: tinctures (alcohol or glycerine based fluid extracts), capsules, baked product and candies offering the medical Cannabis patient variety and convenience.

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xtracted butter or cannabis infused oils are used to make edible products affectionately called “medibles.” Canna-oils and butter can be used in any recipe that calls for oil or butter and does not go require a temperature

Smoking: fast onset, shorter span Vaporizer: not harsh like smoking Edibles: dosage is key but effects last long and are healthier for you

at which active compounds are destroyed (approximately 380 °F).

Oral cannabis feels much different than when inhaled, leaving a “body high” sensation. Following oral ingestion, effects set in with a

Beware of overmedicating.

With a delay in onset of effect of up to 90 min, it is wise to wait long enough for effects to manifest before re-dosing. delay of 30-90 minutes, reaching a maximum after 2-3 hours and lasting for about 4-12 hours, depending on dose.

Side effects of overdose are feeling too high, anxiety, racing heart, nausea, vomiting, or feeling very groggy. If this occurs one must remind themselves that “overdose” is a relative term as there has never been a death in recorded history from overconsumption of Cannabis in any form. Time is necessary for the body to metabolize, or breakdown, the medicine and reduce its effect.

A general rule to split the dose into quarters. One quarter of the dose is consumed waiting one hour before another quarter is consumed, after evaluating the effect and need for that next dose.

If effects are felt after one hour then hang there and discover the effects. If no effects are felt, then re-dose. In this way a patient may titrate up to the effective dose without over shooting the mark.

It stands to reason if Cannabis is a medicine to be used for any duration, seeking delivery routes that reduce harm makes sense.

Knowing the best methods for effective, targeted delivery will help us further shift the paradigm away from the mere “smoking of pot” to the important medicine it is. And that’s what we all want!

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